Japanese rock band SCANDAL has officially announced that they will end their activities following their final concert at Yokohama Arena on August 21, 2027. To mark their legacy, the group will launch a 47-prefecture tour this October, concluding a career that earned them a Guinness World Record.
SCANDAL’s upcoming departure marks the end of an era for a group that sustained an unbreakable lineup since their formation. Rather than bowing out quietly, they are giving fans a sprawling, year-long farewell lap across every corner of Japan.
The Bottom Line
- The Final Date: SCANDAL will officially end their activities on August 21, 2027, exactly 21 years after their formation.
- The Farewell Tour: The SCANDAL FINAL TOUR 2026-2027 “SCANDALの47都道府県ツアー” runs from October 22, 2026, to May 1, 2027, spanning 52 performances.
- The Grand Finale: A final standalone arena concert is slated for Yokohama Arena on August 21, 2027, preceded by their annual BEST★Xmas 2026 show at Toyosu PIT on December 24, 2026.
Closing a Historic Chapter After Twenty Years
The announcement arrived hot on the heels of a monumental milestone. Just recently, the band completed their SCANDAL 20th Anniversary Live “Chapter 20” performance at Osaka-Jo Hall—the very venue where the four members first dreamed of stardom. Back in August 2023 at Nanba Hatch, the group etched their name into music history when they were officially recognized by Guinness World Records as the “longest-running rock band with the same female members.”
Yet, after touring Japan and the world, the members decided the time has come to bring down the curtain. In an official statement released to fans, the band expressed that after two decades of touring and various experiences, they have truly “done everything possible” as a four-piece unit. They are diving headfirst into an exhaustive 52-show national trek rather than fading away.
The 2026–2027 Farewell Schedule At a Glance
Below is the confirmed roadmap for SCANDAL’s final twelve months as an active band.
| Event Title | Date | Location / Details |
|---|---|---|
| SCANDAL FINAL TOUR 2026-2027 | October 22, 2026 – May 1, 2027 | National Tour (52 performances across 47 prefectures) |
| BEST★Xmas 2026 | December 24, 2026 | Toyosu PIT, Tokyo |
| Final Yokohama Arena Concert (Title TBA) | August 21, 2027 | Yokohama Arena, Kanagawa |
A Legacy Rooted in Independence and Resilience
SCANDAL’s longevity in an industry remains a feat of creative chemistry. As fan clubs open their fastest lottery ticket windows for the upcoming nationwide journey, the final year promises an emotional celebration of four musicians.
